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Bryant carries Lakers ... and a tune, too - Superstar's jumper with 7.3 seconds left is winning shot for L.A., which defeats archrival Boston

BOSTON - Kobe Bryant's voice filled the visitors' locker room Sunday afternoon. He was in the shower, hidden from view, as he bellowed out a victory song after rallying the Lakers past the Boston Celtics 90-89 at TD Garden.

It was a little incomprehensible at first.

Then the tune became recognizable.

It was "I'm Shipping Up to Boston," by Dropkick Murphys, which is to a Celtics home game what Randy Newman's timeless standard, "I Love L.A.," is to Lakers games at Staples Center.

Bryant first helped the Lakers steal a game from the Celtics. He then swiped their theme song.

"I love that song," he said, smiling.

His jumper from near the free-throw line arched over the outstretched hand of Boston's Ray Allen and snapped through the net to give the Lakers a one-point lead with 7.3 seconds remaining, their first advantage since early in the second quarter   Read Full Article...